| Set | Destined Rivals |
| Card number | 225 |
| Rarity | Ultra Rare |
| Type | Trainer |
| HP | 0 |
| Artist | akagi |
| Released | May 2025 |
Team Rocket's Giovanni #225 Value (Destined Rivals)
Pokemon card price guide: raw and graded values, eBay sold prices and price history. Updated Nov 2, 2026.
Team Rocket's Giovanni appears as an Ultra Rare Trainer in the Scarlet & Violet Destined Rivals set released in May 2025. This card is more expensive than many Ultra Rares in the set, featuring art by akagi and an iconic character that adds to its appeal.
Current prices
| Source | Price |
|---|---|
| TCGplayer market price (USD) | $4.07 |
| Cardmarket lowest near mint (EUR) | €4.99 |
| Cardmarket 7-day average (EUR) | €5.71 |
| Cardmarket 30-day average (EUR) | €6.16 |
| Cardmarket listings available | 698 |
| eBay PSA 10 median (USD) | $57.98 |
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Why Team Rocket's Giovanni #225 is priced where it is
Team Rocket's Giovanni #225 is an Ultra Rare Trainer card from Destined Rivals, the Scarlet & Violet era (2025). It ranks as number 32 by price out of 244 cards in the set. A PSA 10 sells for about 14x the raw price, so centering and surface condition decide most of what a copy is worth. Over the last 30 days the price fell -22%, from $5.20 to $4.07. The illustration is by akagi.
Graded card values (PSA, CGC, BGS)
| Grading | Grade | Median sold | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACE | 10 | $34.99 | 5 |
| ACE | 9 | $23.57 | 2 |
| CGC | 10 | $63.93 | 5 |
| PSA | 10 | $57.98 | 5 |
| PSA | 9 | $20.51 | 5 |
| PSA | 8 | $17.84 | 5 |
| PSA | 7 | $8.89 | 3 |
| TAG | 10 | $33.30 | 1 |
| TAG | 9 | $12.98 | 2 |
Graded values are medians of real eBay sold listings.
Team Rocket's Giovanni price history
| Month | Avg Cardmarket low | Avg TCGplayer market |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 2026 | €4.99 | $4.13 |
| Oct 2026 | €5.10 | $4.48 |
| Sep 2026 | €6.48 | $5.05 |
| Aug 2026 | €6.26 | $5.90 |
| Jul 2026 | €6.38 | $8.32 |
| Jun 2026 | €8.69 | $8.32 |
| May 2026 | €8.56 | $8.32 |
| Apr 2026 | €7.99 | $8.32 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Team Rocket's Giovanni #225 worth on Nov 2, 2026?
As of Nov 2, 2026, a raw near mint copy is worth about $4.07, a PSA 10 sells for around $57.98 on eBay, the Cardmarket low is €4.99. Prices update hourly from Cardmarket, TCGplayer and eBay sold listings.
What is a PSA 10 Team Rocket's Giovanni #225 worth?
As of Nov 2, 2026, a PSA 10 Team Rocket's Giovanni #225 sells for about $57.98 on eBay (median of recent graded sales), compared with about $4.07 for a raw near mint copy.
Is Team Rocket's Giovanni #225 rare?
Team Rocket's Giovanni #225 is printed at Ultra Rare rarity and ranks number 32 by price among the 244 cards in Destined Rivals. Demand for the character and condition matter more than the rarity symbol.
Is Team Rocket's Giovanni #225 going up in value?
Over the last 30 days it dropped -22% to about $4.07. Short moves often reverse, so compare the chart with recent sold listings before buying or selling.
Is Team Rocket's Giovanni #225 worth grading?
Only for a copy that looks perfect. A PSA 10 adds about $53.91 over raw (14.2x), and a PSA 9 or lower can end up worth less than the raw card plus fees.
How do I check which printing of Team Rocket's Giovanni I have?
Look at the set symbol and the card number (225) at the bottom of the card, then match both to this page. A phone scanner such as Card Value Scanner on iPhone reads them from one photo; on Android, search the number in the price guide.
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